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Since 200 Motels recently appeard on Netflix, I cannot help but wonder the current status of UM. Who owns the rights, will it be released again, or do I have to settle for finding some crappy old VHS copy (if I am so lucky). I have still never seen this film and would like the opportunity. Yes, I have read the myriads of opinions on both sides. However, undaunted, I strive still to see this thing through legitamate means if possible.

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“The power of pop music to corrupt and putrify the minds of world youth are virtually limitless."

That is disappointing

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“The power of pop music to corrupt and putrify the minds of world youth are virtually limitless."

Besides the old VHS, I don't thing there's a legitimate way you can get it.
Too bad, I think it's a great movie and I'll buy it as soon as it is available on DVD.

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my VHS copy is almost new & i ll buy a dvd for sure.

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'N then I might just Jump back on An' ride Like a cowboy Into the dawn to Montana

Nice. The 2 used copies on Amazon are selling for $100 or more. And none on Ebay.

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“The power of pop music to corrupt and putrify the minds of world youth are virtually limitless."

When I got rid of my stacks and stacks of videos during house moves I kept about 6.
Uncle Meat was one of them. Another was 12 Wasted Years and I can't remember the rest.
They weren't porn but I can't remember what they are now.
Ah yes, one of them is 200 Motels!

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"drums are too noisy, 'n you've got no corners to hide in"

I've got VHS(Honker) of Uncle Meat, and also 200 Motels.

Anyone interested?
Are they really worth anything?

I've got both Uncle Meat and The Amazing Mr Bickford on Honker VHS. Dumped them both to digital a long time ago. Who wants to mess with a VCR these days? Maybe we should start a "Who's glad VCR is a thing of the Past?" thread. While I kind of get the fondness for Vinyl, VCR is just a total pain in the arse, no?

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The way I see it Barry, this should be a very dynamite show.

It certainly is a pain, but since UM is not available in DVD it seems I have no other legitamate way to obtain it.

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“The power of pop music to corrupt and putrify the minds of world youth are virtually limitless."

I'm not having a go at your desire to get a copy of the UM video. Whatever else, if you haven't seen it, you should see it at least once. On the other hand, I don't think it's a must own thing, there must be some way of arranging a viewing for you.

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The way I see it Barry, this should be a very dynamite show.

Get it anyway you can, it won't kill anybody.
FZ made it to be seen, not to make money.

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Yeah right he did it all for nothing forget money
Keep it on VHS

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Arf you out of your fucking mind.

He asked people to tape Leather when he played it on the radio.

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Yes too piss Warner brothers off
What has 1977 radio got too do with 1988 video.

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Arf you out of your fucking mind.

What was the real year this VHS came out IINk has.
Published: September 15, 1987 (or January 15, 1988)

and it has YCDTOSA vol2 25 oct 1988
which has a Available soon (UM) (The True story 200 motels) on the back of the tracks(players) booklet artwork copyright 1988

iink has (The True Story Of 200 Motels)January 31, 1989 (Published: May 15, 1988)


I admit it don't make that much difference so why IINK got it all fucked up like that.

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Arf you out of your fucking mind.

It shows that even if he needed money to keep going, what really matter was that people could hear and see what he was doing.
I thing Gail should not bother so much about illegal dowloads because it's the best advertisement she can get.
As Dweezil said, it's all about exposure.
It's a good thing that people can listen to the music and decide if they want to buy it or not.
All she has to do is to keep the music and videos available.

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What are you talking about he really need money too keep going and giving away free music ain't the way too go about it.Then you go on about Advertising for WHAT he did't what too make money you say,has far as running a business you need have too have Money(mister crabs)
Name me a song that was not free on the radio 1977 or 1988
then name me a Full VHS film that was free.he sold them all the way

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Arf you out of your fucking mind.

I try really hard to (too?) understand what you're telling me.
Anyway, It is entirely possible for several subjective realities to coexist.

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Whatever just answer what i have asked simple but you cant because it will make you look like your talking Crap.

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Arf you out of your fucking mind.

I'm sorry, I really don't understand what you said.
Maybe with some ponctuation?

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Where is your proof of this

Name me a song that was not free on the radio 1977 or 1988
then name me a Full VHS film that was free.he sold them all the way

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Arf you out of your fucking mind.

ZackGlickman just spent big time on this forum posting nothing he must after go away and think about it Retard.

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Arf you out of your fucking mind.

Cleon, I wanted to read the discussion between you and Zack too but everything that you typed appeared as utter gibberish. I couldn't make head nor tail of it.
Maybe you should have been in the film itself

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"drums are too noisy, 'n you've got no corners to hide in"

Keep out your too thick
The stupid prick said ZFT should give away music not bootlegs saying they need advertising stupid cunt ain't a web site tons of stuff for sale on eBay amazon and YouTube and loads of others web sites with bootlegs plus they been going for 40 odd years and the stupid wanker tryin too tell they need advertising plus I run rings around the stupid twat and I have with you so go figure who is on top again dumb fuck.

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Arf you out of your fucking mind.

Yeah, you're on top again Klingon

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"drums are too noisy, 'n you've got no corners to hide in"